Katherine’s POV.
It was a new day. Charlotte had already left for college early in the morning.
I stood by the window, sipping my tea, watching the empty driveway where her car had been parked just an hour ago. She was growing up so fast.
I smiled. I had my daughter back. It had never felt so good before.
I needed to get ready myself. Adrian wasn’t coming to pick me up today; because– you know why.
I’d asked Zoe to swing by since she had a car. She’d agreed, thank goodness. I wasn’t in the mood for the long commute alone.
I headed to the bathroom to start my morning routine, deciding to apply a quick face mask before the rush.
I felt sluggish, maybe a bit overwhelmed by the day ahead.
The party later loomed over me like a cloud, but I pushed the thought aside, focusing on the mo
